Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Cross section of a radial belted tyre
| 1 - | Tread block |
| 2 - | Tread groove |
| 3 - | Tread |
| 4 - | Nylon ply |
| 5 - | Belt layers |
| Usually made of steel |
| 6 - | Bead core |
| Consists of steel wires vulcanised into rubber. |
| Ensures secure seating of the tyre on the rim. |
| 7 - | Bead filler |
| 8 - | Rim flange protection |
| Protects the rim and tyre from abrasion from, for example, contact with the kerb |
| Tyres with Maximum Flange Shield (or rim protector bar) are marked with the abbreviation MFS. |
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Run-flat tyres, structure and identification of a SST tyre
Removing and fitting run-flat tyres
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If run-flat tyres are used, a Tyre Pressure Monitor display
must be fitted.
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Other materials:
Removing and installing Bowden cable for remote release mechanism for seat
backrest
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
Removing
Bowden cable on backrest end
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Remove rear seat backrest
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Checking airbag securing parts after an accident
All damaged securing parts must always be renewed. It is not
permissible to bend the components back into shape or
»make them fit«
The following components must be checked after the relevant
airbag has been triggered.
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Removing and installing moulded headliner, estate
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removal lever -80 - 200
Release pliers -VAS 6427
Removing
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